Auburn University - Glomerata Yearbook (Auburn, AL)

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PRESIDEHT OF fl. P. I Knowledge is one of the primary requisites for leadership. Dr. Ralph B. Draughon has an understanding of A. P. I. from the level of a freshman to the most respected position of President. He enrolled at Auburn in 1918 as a lowly freshman. Since that time he has served A. P. I. as an assistant professor of history and political science, Executive Secretary, and was Secretary to the Board of Trustees until 1947. Following the death of Dr. Luther N. Duncan, he served as director of instruction and acting president from August, 1947, to October 1948. In 1948 Dr. Draughon was installed as President of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute. Many serious problems have presented themselves to Auburn's chief executive, and he has solved each in a very capa ble manner. Dr. Draughon's primary object has been the balanced growth and improvement in all the varied fields of activity at Auburn. The policy of the administration has done much to build vertically the strong courses now offered. In aodition to his administrative duties Dr. Draughon is in demand as a guest speaker and is requested to fill many other social obligations. He is never too busy to confer with any student on o problem and always has their intorost at heart. His knowledge of A. P. I. has enabled him to give equal consideration to all branches and departments and provide the leadership necessary for the betterment of Auburn. 18

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rii DEDICATION IN ADMIRATION OF HIS CAPABILITIES AS AN ADMINISTRATOR. EDUCATOR. AND AUBURNITE . . . WE. THE STAFF OF THE 1954 GLOMERATA. HEREBY DEDICATE THIS VOLUME TO ONE WHOSE INFLUENCE. LEADERSHIP. GUIDANCE. AND LOVEABLE PERSONAL QUALITIES ARE KNOWN AND FELT BY ALL . . . JAMES E. FOY. DIRECTOR OF STUDENT AFFAIRS.

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G 0 U E R n 0 R OF R L R B R m R HIS EXCELLENCY, GORDON PERSONS Gordon Persons. Governor of A abama and Chairman of the Board of Trustoes, has an undying interest in the affairs and activities horo at Auburn. He is an Auburn graduate who has reached the highest office in the state through his thorough understanding of business and politics. The large step forwa'o in the expansion of the Auburn physical plant has just been completed. It was made possible by his approval of a large building fund soon after his inauguration. The 8oard of Trustees is composed of a representative, appointed by the Governor, from each of the congressional districts and the State Superintendent of Education. The Board s the controlling hano and the final authority on a I major policies of the school. The present Board indicates its sincere interest in the continued growth and development of Auburn as a well balanced institute of higher education. OF TRUSTEES HON. JIMMY HITCHCOCK JUOGE W. I. PARRISH HON. WALKER REYNOLDS HON. E. A ROBERTS HON. PRANK SAMFORO HON. V. S. SUMMERLIN MON. G M WRIGHT 19 h